teetotaling

Definitions

The practice or habit of abstaining completely from alcoholic beverages.

Characterized by or advocating total abstinence from alcohol.

Examples

After years of heavy drinking, he decided to embrace a teetotaling lifestyle to improve his health.

The organization promotes teetotaling as a way to foster a more productive and focused community.

Despite the pressure to join in the toasts at the wedding, she remained committed to her teetotaling principles.

Synonyms

abstinent sober temperate dry abstaining non-drinking ascetic

Antonyms

intemperate drunken inebriated alcoholic tipsy boozy dissipated